Who is the President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?

Correct Option (C)

The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

• CSIR, established in 1942, is India's premier research and development organization.
• It functions as an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• The Union Minister of Science and Technology holds the position of ex-officio Vice-President of CSIR.

Incorrect Options:

• Option 1 (President of India): The President of India does not hold the position of President of CSIR.
• Option 2 (Vice-President of India): The Vice-President of India does not have a formal role in the governance structure of CSIR.
• Option 4 (Union Minister of Science and Technology): While the Union Minister of Science and Technology is associated with CSIR, they serve as its ex-officio Vice-President, not the President.